For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY STREET. Shall include all public streets and throughfares located within the city limits of the City of Ludlow, but shall not include any state routes or state thoroughfares.
GOLF CART. Any self-propelled vehicle that:
(1) Is designed for the transportation of players or maintaining equipment on a golf course, while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a golf course;
(2) Has a minimum of four wheels;
(3) Is designed to operate at a speed of not more than 35 miles per hour;
(4) Is designed to carry not more than six persons, including the driver;
(5) Has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds;
(6) Has a maximum rated payload capacity of one thousand two hundred (1,200) pounds; and
(7) Meets the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low-speed vehicles set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 571.500;
PERMIT. A permit authorized to be issued under this section, issued by the Permitting Authority upon receipt of an application developed by the City Administrative Officer and receipt of payment of the permitting fee, for a period not to exceed one year.
PERMITTING AUTHORITY. The Chief of Police, City Clerk, or City Administrative Officer.
PERMITTING FEE. The amount of $75 per year, which shall be due and payable prior to the issuance of any Permit. This permitting fee is designed to cover the additional costs to administer the permitting program, and to cover the costs of enforcing this subchapter.
(Ord. 2012-15, passed 9-13-2012; Am. Ord. 2012-22, passed 12-13-2012)